Sometimes, an insulation resistance (IR) testing program is in place, yet a major cable failure still occurs. Because it doesn't seem to work, cutting back or eliminating the program appears to make ...

Mineral wool batts for 2×6 walls have an R-value of 23, compared with R-19 for fiberglass batts. A 2×4 stud cavity filled with blown-in cellulose has an R-value of about 13. Spray foam insulates ...

We're always looking for ways to save money at home, particularly during costly renovations. When it comes to keeping a house warm, glass wool insulation uses melted, spun glass for an eco-friendly ...

Dear Eartha, I know insulation is something you need in your house to keep you warm. But if I’m being honest, I don’t even know what it looks like. What exactly is this stuff and why is it so ...

Megger announced it now offers a rugged and compact, battery-powered 5-kV digital insulation resistance tester designed for high-voltage testing. The BM5200 is suitable for use in the maintenance, ...

Comparison of conventional PBT types and Pocan E PBT types optimized for E/E applications. Photo Credit: Lanxess Specialty chemicals company Lanxess (Cologne, Germany) has developed new polybutylene ...

The Business Research Company's Insulation Protection Shields Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 4, 2025 / ...

In our previous issue, we described time-resistance and dielectric absorption ratio tests. Two other useful insulation resistance tests are the short time and step voltage tests In our previous issue, ...